“Seven Practices of Effective Ministry” for congregations is the focus of the current issue of…
Seminaries plan open-house events
The two seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will be holding campus-visitation events in February,…
CPH offers VBS programs in English, Spanish, bilingual
Concordia Publishing House is offering English, Spanish, and bilingual vacation Bible school programs for summer…
Online auction to benefit Lutheran agencies
“Hosanna!,” a 25-by-52-inch print of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem painted by a professional artist…
Canadians support hurricane relief with gift
Dr. Ralph Mayan, president of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), last month presented LCMS President Gerald B.…
CHI director: IC museum design `beginning to jell`
“The design of the Synod’s first museum at the International Center [in St. Louis] is…
Board requests reconsideration by Nominating Committee
“The [Synod’s] Board of Directors respectfully ask[s] the Bylaw 3.2.5 Nominations Committee to reconsider the…
Synod groups get $2 million to spur charitable gifts
A grant of $100,000 from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will allow Family Shield Ministries, Inc.,…
Reinhardt retires from Synod stewardship post
Rev. Larry Reinhardt retires Feb. 28, after nearly 10 years as director of Stewardship Ministry…
Letters to the Editor (Feb.)
Eulogies can be apt The January Reporter (“Letters to the Editor”) raised the question of…
Indonesian church leaders: `Door has opened`
By Kim Krull Three Indonesian church leaders who are involved in confessional Lutheran renewal say…
Lapacka departs Communications
Dr. J. Thomas Lapacka, executive director of the Synod’s Board for Communication Services (BCS) since…
Items available for `06 Lutheran Schools Week
Promotional resources are available to help Lutheran schools and congregations observe National Lutheran Schools Week…
Schulz family holds memorial for Iraq hostage
The family of Ronald Schulz, an American Lutheran who was taken hostage by an Iraqi…
Lutherans join March for Life
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Wet conditions from intermittent rain and a new parade route didn’t…
NBC cancels 'Book of Daniel'; Commentary from Veith
Commentary: Lessons from the late ‘Book of Daniel’ By Gene Edward Veith The controversial TV…
